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Turkish title: Oyun Vakti

“An incomparable spectacle.”

1967 · 2 h 35 min
Directed by Jacques Tati
Comedy

Cast

Jacques Tati Barbara Dennek

Credits

Written by: Jacques Tati

Plot

In a futuristic, glass-and-steel Paris, a group of American tourists, an office worker and the gentle Monsieur Hulot wander through airports, offices, an apartment block and a new restaurant on its opening night. There is hardly a story, but a series of linked gags that mock the coldness of modern design. Jacques Tati's 1967 film, shot on a huge purpose-built set, ruined him financially but is now seen as one of the great comedies.

Sinekatalog’s take

Jacques Tati's enormous comic maze sets Monsieur Hulot loose in a glass-and-steel Paris. Dialogue is minimal, and the gags happen across the frame in sprawling wide shots, demanding and rewarding repeat viewings.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (30,312 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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